SCHOOL VISITS · SPEAKING · BOOKSTORE EVENTS

Author visits that get kids excited to write.

Interactive presentations for classrooms, libraries and events, in person or virtual.

Grades K–3 ✦ 60 minutes ✦ In person or virtual ✦ Contact for rates

Book a school visit

Book Emily to speak

WHAT HAPPENS IN A VISIT

An hour kids talk about for weeks.

STEP 1

Read-aloud

Emily performs the story with the whole room joining in.

STEP 2

Behind the art

A peek at how the illustrator brought the characters to life.

STEP 3

Off the press

Video clips of the book being printed and bound.

STEP 4

Big questions

Open Q&A, where kids ask everything they’ve wondered about books.

FROM PRINCIPALS AND LIBRARIANS

What schools are saying

“We are so glad you came! The kids loved it and the teachers too!”

Kerri Winkler, Principal, Ferdinand Elementary

“Thanks so much for visiting us today, Emily. You did a great job with the students and your book is wonderful.”

Sarah Bardwell, Librarian & Media Specialist, Huntingburg Elementary

“What a spectacular presentation. The first grade classes really appreciated how interactive it was!”

Alexa Lalejini, PreK–12 Library Media Specialist

“Thank you for visiting today! You were awesome and I love your book! I hope we can do something like this again.”

Lacey Wade, Principal, Loogootee Elementary

“You did a fantastic job, and the book is so cute! The students and staff were very excited to have you here!”

Courtney Hopf, Principal, Dubois Elementary

“Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful book with our 3rd graders! Please keep us in mind for future visits.”

Jon Temple, Principal

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